Celtics vs. Nets Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Jan. 23

The Brooklyn Nets (12-30) will attempt to turn around a three-game losing streak when hosting the Boston Celtics (27-16) on January 23, 2026 at Barclays Center.

The Celtics are currently healthy 8-point favorites against the Nets. A 216.5-point total has been set for the game.

Celtics vs. Nets Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Friday, January 23, 2026
• Game time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Brooklyn, New York
• Arena: Barclays Center
• Total: 216.5 points
• Spread: Celtics -8
• Moneyline: Celtics (-330), Nets (+265)

How to watch Celtics vs. Nets

• TV Channel: YES Network
• Live Stream: Fubo

Betting the Over/Under: Celtics vs. Nets

• In 32 games this season, the Celtics and their opponents have scored more than 216.5 combined points.
• Nets games this season have had a combined scoring total higher than 216.5 points in 29 of 42 outings.
• The teams combine to score 224.7 points per game, 8.2 more points than this matchup's total.
• These teams surrender 224.3 points per game combined, 7.8 more points than the total for this contest.

Betting the Spread: Celtics vs. Nets

• Boston has covered 25 times in 43 matchups with a spread this season.
• The Celtics have an ATS record of 10-6 when playing as at least 8-point favorites this season.
• The Nets have covered 19 times in 42 games with a spread this year.
• Brooklyn is 8-9-3 ATS this season when playing as at least 8-point underdogs.
• At home this season, the Nets are 6-16 overall and 10-11-1 against the spread.
• This year on the road, the Celtics are 15-7-1 against the spread and 14-9 overall.
• This year, as 8-point favorites or more on the road, Boston is 5-1 ATS.

Betting the Moneyline: Celtics vs. Nets

• The Celtics have won 20 of the 29 games they were listed as the moneyline favorite this season (69%).
• This season, the Nets have been the underdog 40 times and won 10, or 25%, of those games.
• Boston has gone 10-4 when playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -330 or shorter (winning 71.4%).
• Brooklyn has a record of 3-16, a 15.8% win rate, when it is set as the underdog by +265 or more by oddsmakers this season.
• Based on this contest's moneyline, the Celtics have an implied win probability of 76.7%.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Celtics vs. Nets

• Pick ATS: Celtics (- 8)
• Pick OU: Over (216.5)
  
• Prediction: Celtics 118 - Nets 100
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